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Can hotel brands create cruise lines?

With the news that Sandals, Ritz-Carlton and Virgin Voyages are set to enter the cruise market, we ask, can hotel brands create successful cruise lines?

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All-inclusive pricing – yes or no?

With Norwegian recently announcing all-inclusive pricing, will other cruise companies be tempted to follow suit?

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Two-night cruises - a taste of luxury or a wet weekend at sea?

This month our cruise aficionado John Honeywell, AKA Captain Greybeard, checks out the facilities on Celebrity Eclipse, and gets racy on board cruise ship Norwegian Joy.

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Are Millennials the future of cruising?

With Anchored by Unique Cruise playing host to the likes of Tinie Tempah, and Uniworld launching the youthful U by Uniworld, is the Millennial market one to watch?

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A welcome dose of publicity

Jane McDonald's cruise-focused documentary series on Channel 5 was a refreshingly realistic portrayal of ocean and river cruise holidays.

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New year - not so new discount

John Honeywell takes a look at the tactics used by some of the biggest names in cruising to encourage customers to book their holidays during the so-called Wave season.

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A word from CLIA

Andy Harmer, vice-president of operations and director, CLIA UK & Ireland, has advice on resolutions that are worth keeping.

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Why P&O and Cunard want you to persuade customers to book early

The summer holidays are fading to a distant memory (it will be half-term before you know it) and the supermarket shelves are overflowing with the first Christmas treats – anyone for Quality Street, Celebrations, or Cadbury’s Roses?

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First time River Cruise? French Rivers V Danube and Rhine

Portside with SIMON MCDERMOTT business development manager, AmaWaterways UK The Case for French Rivers When it comes to choosing a river cruise for the first time the French rivers can often be overlooked, and yet they have far more to offer than initially meets the eye.